The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Melissa is a Chicago tutor specializing in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry. She graduated from Colorado College in 2008 with her Bachelor’s in Mathematics. Take a look at her review of her school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Melissa: My college campus was just north of downtown Colorado Springs. We weren’t allowed to have a car freshman year, but I didn’t have a... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Colorado College?

The following piece was written by Joie Jager-Hyman. Joie has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Assistant Director of Admissions for Dartmouth College. She is the founder of her own admissions consulting service, College Prep 360. As spring break approaches, many families with 10th and 11th graders are gearing up to hit the road for campus visits. Many students and parents are tempted to focus on certain data points like size, location, selectivity, cost, and choice of majors. All of these are important things to consider in your college search—but not at the expense of overlooking how you feel... Read More About Top Questions to Ask at a Campus Information Session

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Noah graduated in 2008 from Wheaton College in Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He currently tutors in Chicago, specializing in Algebra, Essay Editing, Accounting, and more. Check out his review of his alma mater:  VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Noah: The campus is tucked into a quiet residential area a few blocks away from the downtown. It is only 40 minutes from downtown C... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Wheaton College in Illinois?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Olivia is a senior at Rice University studying Materials Science. She currently tutors several subjects in Houston including SAT prep, Chemistry, and German. Check out her review of her school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Olivia: Campus is very safe; it’s a little bubble within Houston. The running joke is that we live in the 4th biggest city in the country but go weeks without leaving campu... Read More About A Student Review of Rice University

The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. At first glance, medical school admissions might seem a far cry from the subjects of reality television confessionals. The players are stalwart, steady characters who live restrained lives and channel their passions with extreme discipline. Yet the admissions game is arguably one where the drama is real, the intensity is palpable, and the stakes are high. There are winners and losers, with thin margins separating one group fro... Read More About How to Write a Personal Statement for Medical School